Can you imagine Groundhog’s Day with out Punxsutawney Phil? I know that I couldn’t. Groundhog’s Day is just as important to February as Black History Month.

OK, I’m kidding but let’s get real. Phil is famous, and he even has a movie centered around his big day. That movie has become a cult favorite.

At first I didn’t get it and then I watched it a few times, it is a cool movie.

The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh hosted their 25th Annual Urban League Sunday at Pentecostal Temple COGIC, in East Liberty, Feb. 21. The keynote speaker was Rev. Dr. Harold Carter Sr. of New Shiloh Baptist in Baltimore.

There was a pre-concert by DaMarra Chanel and songs from the Church In The Round Concert Choir. The event was free and open to the public.

REV. DR. WILLIAM CURTIS, left, speaks as Rev. Dr. Loran Mann and Esther Bush look on.

The order of the day was pre-concert music, musical prelude, greeting address by Esther Bush, president and CEO of Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh; welcome and prayer by Rev. Loran Mann, host pastor, Pentecostal Temple; and introduction of guest speaker by Rev. Dr. William Curtis, Mt. Ararat Baptist Church.

The inclement weather didn’t keep more than 200 from celebrating Valentine’s Day with the men of the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund for the 19th annual KSEF Valentine’s Day Scholarship Ball at the Edgewood County Club Feb. 13.

This year’s theme was “My Funny Valentine” and comedian David “The Frog” Bey put the funny into the evening with a set that made the whole room laugh.

WELCOME TO THE BALL—Gwen and Malcolm Blount, Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter, Polemarch.

Rex Crawley, KSEF board president, says, “We try to think out of the box and added the comedian to the line up.” The entertainment included the Smooth Grove Band and DJ Mac. Guests enjoyed dining, dancing and striking a pose for photographer Ahmad Sandidge.

Like many others have before when such difficult court actions are finally resolved, Linda Peak found that bankruptcy was her only option to reach financial stability and keep her creditors at bay. She felt at that time, her finances were ruined beyond repair and owning a home would always be a dream.

PROUD HOMEOWNER— Earl, Linda and Devin Peak in their newly-constructed home on Susquehanna Street in Pittsburgh.